No intel shows Iran is planning an ICBM able to hit the US, CNN reports

This report suggests a lack of immediate threat from Iran regarding intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) aimed at the US.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 27 Feb 2026, 20:08 UTCOn the live feed at 19:48 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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No intel shows Iran is planning an ICBM able to hit the US, CNN reports

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This could ease geopolitical tensions, potentially affecting energy prices and market sentiment, particularly for commodities like WTI. The absence of such threats may lead to stabilization in oil markets, as investors may perceive less risk in the geopolitical landscape.

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